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Large SUV for a family.

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:51 PM by Pinkmani
Updated 07-31-2014 at 12:46 PM by Pinkmani

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If I were in your situation I'd probably get the Toyota Sequoia, Ford Flex, or Ford Explorer (in this order of preference). The only reason why I wouldn't get the Enclave is because they are too popular in my area; otherwise I say go for it. Assuming that you're going to be using the 3rd row on a daily basis, you should have at least 32 inches of legroom. I have been in the back of a Chrysler Town & Country (32.7 inches) for an 8 hour ride, and I was fine... I am also 5'6". I also like

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Using anti-depressants throughout your life?

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:46 PM by Pinkmani

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On Lexapro forever? So what? I understand your concerns but if you happen to need it, then accept it. (I am one of those persons, with a family history of depression...and onset for me at an early age.)

I know full well how miserable my life would be without it.

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I was talking to my mom about how I wanted to start a family 10 years from now (I'm in college). I then brought up why I think taking anti-depressants (or any drugs) during pregnancy is a bad idea. I then

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sometimes people's "nice words" hurt so much. Triggers are still everywhere for me.

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:45 PM by Pinkmani

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Lily, what you're experiencing is emotionally devastating. Please remember that it is not your fault. Something that helps me is a journal where I right down how I was feeling that day. Every anniversary and birthday will be hard. Unfortunately, he couldn't take it anymore and decided that it's better for him to just exit the world. The comments that you hear from people is their way of being generous and sympathetic, even though their words hurts. Take it one day at a time. *here's a big long virtual

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Best degree(s) these days?

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:44 PM by Pinkmani
Updated 12-19-2014 at 10:12 PM by Pinkmani

The therapies (SLP, OT, PT) are flexible careers, have great pay, and different environments (school, clinic, nursing facility, hospital, etc.).

Here are some of the high demand careers that I can think of:
Speech-Language Pathologist (my career path)
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Audiologist (extension of SLP-requires Ph.D. or Au.D.)
Software developer
Physician assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)...

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Bullying and 3rd grade

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:40 PM by Pinkmani

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Kids misbehave for a reason. Your mom should try to find the reason why "C" is so mischievous. As far as the group of misbehaving kids goes, I have no idea. Call home? Sometimes teachers have to be b*tchy.

If I had a child who was being bullied, one of the first people I'm questioning is the teacher. Why? Because she's with my child 7 hours a day, 5 days a week. I've said this a million times, teachers ALWAYS know who the bullies are and who the victims are. It needs to

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